Principal Logic Design Engineer - San Jose

Principal Logic Design Engineer

Location: San Jose, CA 95134 or Hillsboro, OR 97006 | Hybrid Remote: 3 days in the office per week

Industry: Semiconductor – data centers, security, AI | Reporting To: Director, Engineering

Responsibilities

• Leading RTL design and microarchitecture development for complex digital logic blocks
• Drive architecture decisions through performance, power, and area analysis
• Partner with verification teams to improve test strategies and coverage
• Collaborate with implementation teams to resolve design, timing, and power challenges
• Debug and resolve design issues identified during verification and validation
• Support technical discussions during customer evaluations and engagements
• Assist with product integration and deployment activities

Requirements

• 8+ years of logic design experience – ASIC and/or FPGA development
• Expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL design and UVM-based verification environments
• Background in high-speed memory or interface technologies
• Experience with industry-standard simulation and verification tools (Questa, Incisive, VCS)
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL
• Experience with synthesis, static timing analysis, and clock/reset domain methodologies
• Experience with on-chip interconnects and industry-standard protocols
• Exposure to advanced SoC or high-performance computing designs
• BSEE and/or MSEE (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans – including HSA and FSA options
• 401K plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan (15% discount)
• Charitable gift giving match/plan

Compensation

• $215K - $275K + Annual Bonus + RSUs